Has anyone grown the new dwarf Butterfly Bushes?
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Comments (0)Im new to the site and was wondering if anyone had a dwarf butterfly bush or butterfly weed? I dont have much to share but I do have 5 Anemone blanda "blue shades" corms looking for a home! Im in zone 5, Michigan. Thanks and happy gardening!...See MoreWhat size pot should I use for a dwarf butterfly bush?
Comments (1)Use the second pot, then you don't have to worry about enough root room. Sandy...See MoreHas anyone grown Lucifer?? or another short heat loving yellow?
Comments (8)Just curious what you are expecting. I have a yellow noid that has been in the ground for 4 years now and it seems to be able to handle the heat better each year. It just had its biggest flush a few days ago. We are in the low 90's now and it is in full sun. It struggles in July and August but still manages to produce a few flowers if I give it enough water and fertilizer. It has the cut leaves and I didn't realize it should not be in full sun. I am looking for more heat resistant brugs in the white peach and amber colors so any suggestions would be appreciated....See MoreHas anyone tried growing Butterfly Bush from seed?
Comments (17)I have not grown them from seed, but I do know that it takes a long time after the flower is dead for the seeds to show up. I have propagated from cuttings which is real easy. All I do is cut right under a leaf, take off the leaves, just leaving a few at the top, stick it in soil in a pot and keep watered for a while. Originally I keep it in the shade, but when I can pull on the stalk and it doesn't easily move, then I start adding sun to its routine. I plant them once they have been in full sun for a while....See Morenckvilledudes
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